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Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

A Cena Con Gli Chef: The First Virtual Gastronomic Evening in Rome With The Chefs

Stefano Marzetti of Ristorante Mirabelle in Hotel Splendide Royal, Giuseppe Di Iorio of Ristorante Aroma in Palazzo Manfredi and Massimo Viglietti of Ristorante Taki – Off, three prestigious and decorated chefs in Rome get together to play protagonists in the first virtual gastronomic evening, A Cena Con Gli Chef (Dinner With The Chefs). In this historical moment when all activities are closed and everyone is … Continue reading A Cena Con Gli Chef: The First Virtual Gastronomic Evening in Rome With The Chefs

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Extremes in Comparison: Understanding Quality in Food

Two men, both experts in the Italian food sector, come together in giving educational tastings of certain food products to provide better understanding of the quality of what we eat. Estremi a Confronto (Extremes in Comparison) is a series of blind food tastings organized by Roberto Rubino, President of ANFOSC and Metodo Nobile and Beppe Giovale, proprietor of Beppe e I Suoi Formaggi who hails … Continue reading Extremes in Comparison: Understanding Quality in Food

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Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Gagliardo, The Best Bitter in the World Pairs with Italian High Cuisine

Gagliardo Bitter Radicale, the Italian bitter awarded as the best bitter at the 2019 World Liqueur Awards enters the arena of Italian high cuisine. Four dynamic monthly evenings in the key cities of Italy are earmarked for the dinners with cocktail matching made exclusively with Gagliardo. They are not your classic food and drink matching dinners but these are definitely new gastronomic journeys to experience.  … Continue reading Gagliardo, The Best Bitter in the World Pairs with Italian High Cuisine

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Sofitel Wine Days 2019: The Celebration of Wine at Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese

The 2019 edition of the Sofitel Wine Days, an international event that proposes a new journey into wine in the Sofitel World Hotels concluded at Settimo, the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese’s breathtaking rooftop restaurant on the 13th of November. Launched by Sofitel, the luxury brand ambassador of the French Art de Vivre of the Accor Group, the event, which is now on its eighth, gave … Continue reading Sofitel Wine Days 2019: The Celebration of Wine at Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy

Sweet Pastries Take Lead Role at Eat Prato Winter 2019 in Tuscany

On the weekend of 14 to 15 December 2019, the 14th century walled city of Prato will be celebrating the fourth edition of Eat Prato Winter organized by the Municipality of Prato and the Strada dei Vini di Carmignano. Prato, a town just 17 kilometers northwest of its well-known neighbor Florence, has its own treasure chest of important art, history, culture and gastronomy. It is … Continue reading Sweet Pastries Take Lead Role at Eat Prato Winter 2019 in Tuscany

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Events, Italy

Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice Gin Celebrates For 2 Days in Rome

Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice, the intensely floral and refreshingly crisp version of the traditional Scottish gin inspired by the unique qualities of summer flower bouquets with roses, cucumbers, fruits and precious spices following the aromas of the summer solstice created by master distiller Lesley Gracie will be presented in Rome for two days. The event will be taking place on 22 and 23 November 2019 starting … Continue reading Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice Gin Celebrates For 2 Days in Rome

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Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Revealing the Flavors of Malaysia at Court Delicati Restaurant in Rome, Italy

Malaysia is geographically separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions: Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo) and 878 islands. Peninsular Malaysia, where the capital Kuala Lumpur is located, shares a land border with Thailand while East Malaysia shares a land border with Brunei and Indonesia. For the rest, the country is surrounded by water. The country is one of the … Continue reading Revealing the Flavors of Malaysia at Court Delicati Restaurant in Rome, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Osteria di Birra del Borgo on the Beach at La Scialuppa da Salvatore in Fregene

June 21st marked the first of a series of summer nights of Osteria di Birra del Borgo on the Beach at La Scialuppa da Salvatore Restaurant in Fregene. Starting at 18:30, aperitif is served at the kiosk fronting the water where blankets are spread out on the sand for a laid-back cocktail experience as the sun suffuses the sky and sea with orange tones. It’s … Continue reading Osteria di Birra del Borgo on the Beach at La Scialuppa da Salvatore in Fregene

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy

Esprit Chef Dinner with Korean Fusion Dishes in Rome, Italy

The two-week Italian journey of the eleven talented young Korean chefs of Esprit Chef concluded in Rome after their culinary tour in Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto and Puglia. The capital is the final stage of their traveling itinerary that has led them to discover the genuine Italian cuisine and find new inspiration in creating more innovative dishes. The Istituto Culturale Coreano (Korean Cultural Institute) of Rome … Continue reading Esprit Chef Dinner with Korean Fusion Dishes in Rome, Italy

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Events, Italy

A Temple Dinner with Buddhist Monk Jeong Kwan in Rome, Italy

With the fundamental role of promoting the Korean culture to Italy, the Istituto Culturale Coreano (Korean Cultural Institute), between 22 -25 May 2019, hosted the world-renowned Buddhist monk Jeong Kwan, popularized by her role as the protagonist of the TV program Chef’s Table on Netflix (season 3) on a series of events in Rome. On one of the special occasions, Jeong Kwan prepared a full … Continue reading A Temple Dinner with Buddhist Monk Jeong Kwan in Rome, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Celebrating 500 Years of Leonardo da Vinci with Fiumicino’s Best Chefs

Leonardo da Vinci, one of Italy’s most celebrated polymath in the Renaissance period,  was commemorated with celebrations on his 500th anniversary. Following the exhibition of some of his flight machines that were replicated in their natural size and a multimedia area with his drawings on the Code on the Flight of Birds at Italy’s main airport hub, Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino, a … Continue reading Celebrating 500 Years of Leonardo da Vinci with Fiumicino’s Best Chefs

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Events, Italy

Diamoci un Taglio: A Wine Tasting in Rome of Italian Monovarietal Wines

On 7 May 2019, the presentation to the press and preview of the event Diamoci un Taglio, Beviamoli in Purezza (Let’s Cut It. Let’s Drink it in Purity) took place in the newly-opened wine bar Matière Bar-à-Vìn. A preview of the wines that will be present in the event were provided by Raffaele Troisi of Azienda Vadiaperti – Traerte from the Campania Region and Lucia … Continue reading Diamoci un Taglio: A Wine Tasting in Rome of Italian Monovarietal Wines

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Central Italy, Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Reviving Garum at An Ancient Roman Themed Eight-Hands Dinner

Archeo Gourmet is an ancient Roman themed dinner that took place on the 20th of March, 2019 in Monte Due Torri Gourmet with the joint efforts of three chefs and a researcher specializing in different fields. Josè Amici, Chef Patron of Monte Due Torri Gourmet, the host restaurant, along with Chef Fabrizia Ventura, chef designer of Cook Design Italy, Pastry Chef Antonio Scarfone of L’Officina … Continue reading Reviving Garum at An Ancient Roman Themed Eight-Hands Dinner

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Events, Italy

Formaticum 2019: Italian Cheese Take The Limelight in Rome

Italian cheese, how much do we love them? The first edition of Formaticum, the market exhibition dedicated to the Italian cheese rarities kicked off in Rome on the weekend of 23 and 24 February 2019 at the Palazzo WeGil in Trastevere. The event was sponsored by the Lazio Region and conceived by La Pecora Nera, a publishing house that’s been active for sixteen years in … Continue reading Formaticum 2019: Italian Cheese Take The Limelight in Rome

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Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy

The Grand Blogger Dinner 2019 in Rome, Italy

On 22 February, the second edition of The Grand Blogger Dinner took place again in Rome, Italy. The event, a part of the European tour in some key capitals organized by Alwin Pascal Jager, owner and Marketing Manager of Mr. Goodiebag from the Netherlands, was to put together 45 food and lifestyle bloggers of Rome, serving five courses, each sponsored by a food brand. The … Continue reading The Grand Blogger Dinner 2019 in Rome, Italy

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